36 weeks now and not one trip to the hospital. AND, I've been supposed to be "taking it easy" from 35-37 weeks, but that's pretty much impossible and I haven't felt the need to be on "bed rest". I do have contractions, but most are sporadic and just the regular Braxton hicks I believe. Some are pinchy and uncomfortable to walk through, and sometimes they are 3-5 minutes apart for almost an hour, but I can always get them to stop. Then there are days where I feel like I only have 5-6 a day.
I've still been taking care of kids, going places, cleaning the house, etc. I do lay down every day and sit down and do a lot of reading, but I'd be doing that anyway in this stage of pregnancy.
I just feel really blessed! 1 week to go til full term. I'm still guessing I'll go past my due date lol.
This baby is quiet. She'll move enough I know she's doing great, and sometimes she'll catch me by surprise and give me a good kick, or thump around for a bit, but not long, then she's quiet again for what seems like hours, with the occasional stretch, move or one kick/punch.
I'm in love with all my children :)
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The perfect name?
This blog is for baby #3s record. I am pretty sure Garrett and I found the perfect name today. When I suggested it through a text to daddy he said, "like, like, like". I responded later about reasons I like the name so much, and then later after that he responded, "I love _(name)__."
Some people in our house will know it, but I'm going to keep it a secret because I don't want to know others opinions. I haven't minded opinions until now since we were undecided. But since we are now, I'd just rather not know!
The name, probably what you are named now is EVERYTHING I've been looking for: beautiful, sweet, "cutsie", easy to say, and a name that fits who I feel you are. Quiet, sweet and peaceful. And a name that describes what the surprise of the pregnancy and you entering our life has done for our family. It's unique but not "too" unique. And has cool initials.
It's perfect and I love you. I can't stop saying, thinking and writing your name. Excited to meet you soon.
Some people in our house will know it, but I'm going to keep it a secret because I don't want to know others opinions. I haven't minded opinions until now since we were undecided. But since we are now, I'd just rather not know!
The name, probably what you are named now is EVERYTHING I've been looking for: beautiful, sweet, "cutsie", easy to say, and a name that fits who I feel you are. Quiet, sweet and peaceful. And a name that describes what the surprise of the pregnancy and you entering our life has done for our family. It's unique but not "too" unique. And has cool initials.
It's perfect and I love you. I can't stop saying, thinking and writing your name. Excited to meet you soon.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Name?!?!?
I am pretty sure we have decided against the name "Annabel". We still love the name "Annabel" but it's always nick names that get to me. Not that there is anything wrong with the names "Anna" or "Annie", they are lovely names, but it's not what we named her, know what I mean? But that is what she'd get called.
So, although it's kind of strange to be changing it now, I THINK we are going to. (Who knows, maybe when we see her, she'll still be an Annabel.)
So, this is "just for the record", names that are on the "possibles list" now:
Celeste (Meaning: Heavenly)
Brielle (Meaning: God is my might)
Quinn (Meaning: Intelligence)
Janey (Meaning: God is Gracious)
Eden (Meaning: Delight, Pleasantness, Paradise, [Garden of Eden])
Ariana (we're ok with "Ari") (Meaning: "Very Holy One")
I guess my main criteria is a "heavenly" meaning. (Which would be Celeste right?)
IT FEELS SO WEIRD TO BE WITHOUT A NAME!!! Starlynn and Launa were both named by my 20 week ultrasound. I kinda don't like being without a name for her, but it's kind of exciting as well... something new.
And I guess another criteria I have is "unique". Not TOO unique, but unique. Garrett suggests things like "Michelle" (which he has for EVERY CHILD SO FAR)... and I can't think of other ones right now, but more of that effect. We always have name associations to deal with, and most of the ones he suggests I have name associations, not that they are bad, it's just that I know people with those names and don't want to "repeat"!
Anyway, that's our current name dilemma!
I am 35 1/2 weeks now. 1 1/2 weeks til full term and 3 1/2 weeks to due date! Some days I think I might not make it cuz I have painful contractions, sometimes 3-4 minutes apart. Some days I think she'll be perfectly content in there and late because I have zero contractions and feel really good.
It'll be interesting! If before June 13th, Garrett and I will have 3 kids by our 4th Anniversary! lol. So, if she comes after, that's fine too. Then we'll still only have 2 kids by our 4th Anniversary and that sounds a little less like we are so crazy.
Either way, it is still REALLY surreal, but we are really excited, even if we don't know what to expect or what to think most of the time!
So, although it's kind of strange to be changing it now, I THINK we are going to. (Who knows, maybe when we see her, she'll still be an Annabel.)
So, this is "just for the record", names that are on the "possibles list" now:
Celeste (Meaning: Heavenly)
Brielle (Meaning: God is my might)
Quinn (Meaning: Intelligence)
Janey (Meaning: God is Gracious)
Eden (Meaning: Delight, Pleasantness, Paradise, [Garden of Eden])
Ariana (we're ok with "Ari") (Meaning: "Very Holy One")
I guess my main criteria is a "heavenly" meaning. (Which would be Celeste right?)
IT FEELS SO WEIRD TO BE WITHOUT A NAME!!! Starlynn and Launa were both named by my 20 week ultrasound. I kinda don't like being without a name for her, but it's kind of exciting as well... something new.
And I guess another criteria I have is "unique". Not TOO unique, but unique. Garrett suggests things like "Michelle" (which he has for EVERY CHILD SO FAR)... and I can't think of other ones right now, but more of that effect. We always have name associations to deal with, and most of the ones he suggests I have name associations, not that they are bad, it's just that I know people with those names and don't want to "repeat"!
Anyway, that's our current name dilemma!
I am 35 1/2 weeks now. 1 1/2 weeks til full term and 3 1/2 weeks to due date! Some days I think I might not make it cuz I have painful contractions, sometimes 3-4 minutes apart. Some days I think she'll be perfectly content in there and late because I have zero contractions and feel really good.
It'll be interesting! If before June 13th, Garrett and I will have 3 kids by our 4th Anniversary! lol. So, if she comes after, that's fine too. Then we'll still only have 2 kids by our 4th Anniversary and that sounds a little less like we are so crazy.
Either way, it is still REALLY surreal, but we are really excited, even if we don't know what to expect or what to think most of the time!
Fun
I wanted to write more about the new perspective I have on my current life.
I have decided to label it: "Fun", and "Precious".
Yes, there are still days and moments within the days where I am exhausted and frustrated that I hardly ever get to sit down, cuz it's "mommy this", "mommy that", "babe this", "babe that", whining here, whining there, feed me here, feed me there, etc, etc.
HOWEVER....... I rejoice everyday in the baby-ness and loveliness of my little ones. Their cute baby legs, arms, feet and hands. Their rosy complexions and bright, twinkly eyes. Their sweet voices and words they say. Their powers of observation and experimentation of what they can do. Their need to be held and loved. Their humor and laughing.
About where we live: Garrett and I are downstairs in the mother-in-law portion of the house. Our room is technically what the living room is supposed to be, so we have a kitchenette in our bedroom, no bedroom door and our bathroom is down the hall and tiny. Our kids are in the oddly shaped and smallish "bedroom" that is directly attached to the "family room" (our room). The new baby's "nursery" is an area is right next to my bed and butted up against the kitchen counter. It goes, my bed, little table for a nightstand, lamp, crib, wall.
Anyway, sounds a little cramped right? It is. But we also use the kitchen upstairs, have pretty much taken control of the family room upstairs and then the girls get to go up to the top floor (3 story house) and visit with Grandma Laura and their uncles.
Even still, Garrett and I dream of more space. But I told him... THIS is a precious and fun time. When they are older, or when we are in our dream house, everyone is going to be spread out and we'll be having to make efforts to be so "close" (physically) all the time.
Living how we do now is kind of like that exciting feeling you got as a kid when the power went out and you all got to gather in the same room and be together as a family.
I like my babies close and they are all very close!
Like I said, there are times I wish we could have more space, but I know we will when we will! But I'm just really enjoying this time and the fun we are having. Even with the moments of insanity each and every day, at the end of the day, and especially after I have slept some, all I can think about is my little family and funny and cute things they do, how fast they are growing, how much fun we have together and about all the great times that are still yet to come.
I have decided to label it: "Fun", and "Precious".
Yes, there are still days and moments within the days where I am exhausted and frustrated that I hardly ever get to sit down, cuz it's "mommy this", "mommy that", "babe this", "babe that", whining here, whining there, feed me here, feed me there, etc, etc.
HOWEVER....... I rejoice everyday in the baby-ness and loveliness of my little ones. Their cute baby legs, arms, feet and hands. Their rosy complexions and bright, twinkly eyes. Their sweet voices and words they say. Their powers of observation and experimentation of what they can do. Their need to be held and loved. Their humor and laughing.
About where we live: Garrett and I are downstairs in the mother-in-law portion of the house. Our room is technically what the living room is supposed to be, so we have a kitchenette in our bedroom, no bedroom door and our bathroom is down the hall and tiny. Our kids are in the oddly shaped and smallish "bedroom" that is directly attached to the "family room" (our room). The new baby's "nursery" is an area is right next to my bed and butted up against the kitchen counter. It goes, my bed, little table for a nightstand, lamp, crib, wall.
Anyway, sounds a little cramped right? It is. But we also use the kitchen upstairs, have pretty much taken control of the family room upstairs and then the girls get to go up to the top floor (3 story house) and visit with Grandma Laura and their uncles.
Even still, Garrett and I dream of more space. But I told him... THIS is a precious and fun time. When they are older, or when we are in our dream house, everyone is going to be spread out and we'll be having to make efforts to be so "close" (physically) all the time.
Living how we do now is kind of like that exciting feeling you got as a kid when the power went out and you all got to gather in the same room and be together as a family.
I like my babies close and they are all very close!
Like I said, there are times I wish we could have more space, but I know we will when we will! But I'm just really enjoying this time and the fun we are having. Even with the moments of insanity each and every day, at the end of the day, and especially after I have slept some, all I can think about is my little family and funny and cute things they do, how fast they are growing, how much fun we have together and about all the great times that are still yet to come.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Great Day
I had such an amazing day today. I can't type too much about it yet, because the first half of the day consisted of me and the girls working on a anniversary gift for daddy. I'll just say it was an amazing, uplifting experience that celebrates beauty and I am so excited. Starlynn did something so cute but I'll have to wait to tell. I'm trying to get better and my secret keeping and surprise waiting skills.
Then, we came home and took naps. I have been playing some stress-relief CDs the last couple days... The kind of "sound scape" music you hear in spas and getting massages, and my girls and me LOVE it. Amazing what music can do. Starlynn climbed up on my bed and was out within minutes. It helps me breath calmer and get into a more "deep" state of mind instead of staying so wound up.
Then, we went to the Dance Festival to watch my niece, Ashley. She looked beautiful and it was tons of fun. Starlynn watched enraptured by dancers. Launa just wanted to be on the move! But once dancers started, she was enraptured as well. Cute Launa story: I've never seen an almost 15 month old do this before and it cracked me up. During opening prayer, she actually folded her arms and then would blink her eyes closed really tight, then unfold her arms, do something else for a second and then do it again. I was trying not to laugh during this whole thing. So cute! All kids AMAZE me with their observing powers.
I don't know why, but cheering makes me all choked up. Whenever I see the light in my kids eyes, and today especially Starlynn because I know how much she loves performing, I get funny-mom-teary when she cheers and looks so happy. Launa and Star both clapped and cheered along with the big crowd at the Showare Center and I loved basking in their happiness. They were a handful too, but I have Auntie Brenda and Uncle Cody helping too. Otherwise I couldn't have done it!
Then, we came home and relaxed and ate dinner. I got to watch Launa be completely entertained and happy using and expanding her new walking and climbing skills. She doesn't need me as much anymore, which is bitter-sweet, but mostly sweet as I was really worried about having her mauling me and new baby all the time. Now, she walks around everywhere. Comes to me for a quick hi, love or tickle and off she goes again.
I got to read a good portion of a book while also watching and being around my very content and mostly self-entertaining girls.
All the while today, just feeling grateful for things I've learned, how my life is changing, how people around me are being affected differently, how grateful I am, and how FUN this time in our lives is.
I really have been treasuring every moment and am overflowing with gratitude!
Then, we came home and took naps. I have been playing some stress-relief CDs the last couple days... The kind of "sound scape" music you hear in spas and getting massages, and my girls and me LOVE it. Amazing what music can do. Starlynn climbed up on my bed and was out within minutes. It helps me breath calmer and get into a more "deep" state of mind instead of staying so wound up.
Then, we went to the Dance Festival to watch my niece, Ashley. She looked beautiful and it was tons of fun. Starlynn watched enraptured by dancers. Launa just wanted to be on the move! But once dancers started, she was enraptured as well. Cute Launa story: I've never seen an almost 15 month old do this before and it cracked me up. During opening prayer, she actually folded her arms and then would blink her eyes closed really tight, then unfold her arms, do something else for a second and then do it again. I was trying not to laugh during this whole thing. So cute! All kids AMAZE me with their observing powers.
I don't know why, but cheering makes me all choked up. Whenever I see the light in my kids eyes, and today especially Starlynn because I know how much she loves performing, I get funny-mom-teary when she cheers and looks so happy. Launa and Star both clapped and cheered along with the big crowd at the Showare Center and I loved basking in their happiness. They were a handful too, but I have Auntie Brenda and Uncle Cody helping too. Otherwise I couldn't have done it!
Then, we came home and relaxed and ate dinner. I got to watch Launa be completely entertained and happy using and expanding her new walking and climbing skills. She doesn't need me as much anymore, which is bitter-sweet, but mostly sweet as I was really worried about having her mauling me and new baby all the time. Now, she walks around everywhere. Comes to me for a quick hi, love or tickle and off she goes again.
I got to read a good portion of a book while also watching and being around my very content and mostly self-entertaining girls.
All the while today, just feeling grateful for things I've learned, how my life is changing, how people around me are being affected differently, how grateful I am, and how FUN this time in our lives is.
I really have been treasuring every moment and am overflowing with gratitude!
Friday, May 25, 2012
Bored?
Energy and moods going up and down is exhausting me. Lying in bed awake but before I have opened my eyes, I feel so glowing and happy. I feel the baby move and I'm even more happy. I count my blessings. Garrett, Starlynn, Launa, new baby. I look forward to spending the day watching them and cuddling with them.
But then little things happen and some roll off and I smile and laugh, and others get under my skin and I get irritated.
But anyway, the biggest thing is, I'm trying. And days are getting better and better as I'm applying things I've learned, and being grateful each day.
I'm also "bored". Which is a funny thing to me, because there is always so much to do. And I could always read something, or write, or do something interactive with my kids. But instead, I sit in one place, usually next to my iPad, so I sit there and refresh my emails, hoping something interesting or exciting is going to come in, or hang out on Facebook. Totally a complete waste of time.
I DO read and work on my book almost daily though. And I do play with my kids and straighten things up every day. And take care of my hubby and spend time with him. And take care of the kids... And take care of the kids. Oh, and take care of the kids. Oh, and grow a baby.
I have loved being pregnant this time, but I am also looking forward to "getting my body back" again. It'll be easier to do things I think. And I hate asking for help.
So anyway, just blabbering on here this morning sinse I have no other adults to talk to right now and I needed to stop reading the same posts over and over again on Facebook. Going to go clean downstairs, get the kids dressed, then try and write another chapter and "take it easy" as much as I can.
12 days to 37 weeks. If I get too active, I start having 3-4 minute apart, and very pinchy contractions. It's hard to be low key. But I also know the value of relaxing now. So, most movies bore me, but I watch movies every day too.
Off I go!
But then little things happen and some roll off and I smile and laugh, and others get under my skin and I get irritated.
But anyway, the biggest thing is, I'm trying. And days are getting better and better as I'm applying things I've learned, and being grateful each day.
I'm also "bored". Which is a funny thing to me, because there is always so much to do. And I could always read something, or write, or do something interactive with my kids. But instead, I sit in one place, usually next to my iPad, so I sit there and refresh my emails, hoping something interesting or exciting is going to come in, or hang out on Facebook. Totally a complete waste of time.
I DO read and work on my book almost daily though. And I do play with my kids and straighten things up every day. And take care of my hubby and spend time with him. And take care of the kids... And take care of the kids. Oh, and take care of the kids. Oh, and grow a baby.
I have loved being pregnant this time, but I am also looking forward to "getting my body back" again. It'll be easier to do things I think. And I hate asking for help.
So anyway, just blabbering on here this morning sinse I have no other adults to talk to right now and I needed to stop reading the same posts over and over again on Facebook. Going to go clean downstairs, get the kids dressed, then try and write another chapter and "take it easy" as much as I can.
12 days to 37 weeks. If I get too active, I start having 3-4 minute apart, and very pinchy contractions. It's hard to be low key. But I also know the value of relaxing now. So, most movies bore me, but I watch movies every day too.
Off I go!
Monday, May 21, 2012
Book Review: Remembering Wholeness
Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook For Thriving In The 21st Century by Carol TuttleMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I need more stars to rate this book. Honestly the best book, for me, that I have ever read. I have read other Law of Attraction books but this book more than any other is not just concepts. It digs deep and is richly spiritual... something I need. It comes full circle from many aspects and answered so many questions that I had and many I didn't even know I had. It has uplifted me in irreversible ways because it has helped me remember truths about myself and what it truly means to be Christ-like. Carol Tuttle acknowledges my humanity like no other book does, but lifts me up to a new plane in realizing that we are WHOLE and PERFECT already, and our mission is to REMEMBER that. We do not have to wait until we get to Heaven to experience our Christ-like self and joy. Yes, it is a process and takes practice, but with her teaching and scriptural, spiritual insights, it can be a joyous, fun experience.
I have always known that we can be the creators of our own lives, but this book brought it home in spiritual ways that makes it easy to understand this is what God wants for us and that we are coming into an age, and the helm of the millennium when the earth will be glorified, that we can learn through joy and prosperity, as the earth and it's inhabitants have already suffered the necessary physical hardships it has needed to progress. Now is the age of deep spiritual advancement and there should be no guilt, and the afflictions we DO suffer are ones we CHOSE in the pre mortal existence, with God by our side, to help is learn what we needed to learn and awaken the god-like characteristics we all possess. We need this spiritual advancement so when Christ comes, we, or our children will KNOW him because we will be LIKE him. Now is the time. Satan's power is at the peak, and will soon come to an end.
I almost underlined the entire book and made notes of impressions that came to me. I now consider myself a "transition" person and am looking forward to studying scriptures more, praying more, and becoming the creator using my agency that the Lord intended for us to be. And of course referring to this book often as I clear old energy patterns and learn to be my higher-self.
Love love love and recommend to all who are ready for it!
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